List of famous people from Montreal, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Montreal, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Montreal you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Montreal, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People here include everything from Melissa Auf der Maur to Matthew Bissonnette.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Montreal?" or "Which celebrities were born in Montreal?" then this list is a great resource for you.Norma Shearer
Dec. at 81 (1902-1983)Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Edith Norma Shearer (August 10, 1902 – June 12, 1983) was a Canadian American actress and... moreMaryse Ouellet
Age: 37Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Maryse Mizanin (; née Ouellet; born January 21, 1983) is a Canadian-American professional... moreDavid Rakoff
Dec. at 48 (1964-2012)Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
David Benjamin Rakoff (November 27, 1964 – August 9, 2012) was a Canadian-born American writer... moreGregory Chamitoff
Age: 58Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Gregory Errol Chamitoff (born 6 August 1962 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is an engineer and... moreHenry Mintzberg
Age: 81Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Henry Mintzberg, (born September 2, 1939) is a Canadian academic and author on business and... moreBianca Beauchamp
Age: 42Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Bianca Stéphanie Beauchamp (French pronunciation: [bjanka stefani boʃɑ̃], born October 14,... moreMort Sahl
Age: 93Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Morton Lyon Sahl (born May 11, 1927) is an American comedian, actor, and social satirist,... moreRobert MacNeil
Age: 89Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Robert Breckenridge Ware "Robin" MacNeil, OC (born January 19, 1931) is a Canadian-American... moreCaroline Rhea
Age: 56Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Caroline Rhea (born April 13, 1964) is a Canadian stand-up comedian and actress who is best... morePeter Cullen
Age: 79Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Peter Claver Cullen (born July 28, 1941) is a Canadian voice actor. He is best known as the... moreDavid Emerson
Age: 75Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
David Lee Emerson, (born September 17, 1945) is a Canadian politician, financial executive,... moreAndré Boisclair
Age: 54Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
André Boisclair (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃dʁe bwaklɛʁ]; born April 14, 1966) is a politician... moreClaude Jutra
Dec. at 56 (1930-1986)Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Claude Jutra (French pronunciation: [klod ʒytʁa]; March 11, 1930 – November 5, 1986) was a... moreKevin McDonald
Age: 59Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Kevin Hamilton McDonald (born May 16, 1961) is a Canadian actor, voice actor and comedian. He... moreMark Robson
Dec. at 65 (1913-1978)Birthplace: Canada, Montreal, Urban agglomeration of Montreal, Québec, Americas
Mark Robson may refer to: Mark Robson (film director) (1913–1978), Canadian film director and... moreBen Weider
Dec. at 85 (1923-2008)Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Benjamin "Ben" Weider, (February 1, 1923 – October 17, 2008) was the co-founder of the... moreMartin Brodeur
Age: 48Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Martin Pierre Brodeur (French pronunciation: [maʁtɛ̃ bʁɔdœʁ]; born May 6, 1972) is a... moreSteven Pinker
Age: 66Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Steven Arthur Pinker (born September 18, 1954) is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist,... moreMortimer Zuckerman
Age: 83Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Mortimer Benjamin Zuckerman (born June 4, 1937) is a Canadian-born American media proprietor,... moreTarzan Tyler
Dec. at 58 (1927-1985)Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Camille Tourville (December 4, 1927 - December 24, 1985) was a Canadian professional wrestler... moreGeorges Laraque
Age: 43Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Georges Edy Laraque (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ laʁak]; born December 7, 1976) is a Canadian... moreColleen Dewhurst
Dec. at 67 (1924-1991)Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Colleen Rose Dewhurst (3 June 1924 – 22 August 1991) was a Canadian-American actress. She is... more
Andre Perry
Age: 83Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
André Perry is a 1980 Juno Award nominated record producer.... moreConrad Black
Age: 76Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Conrad Moffat Black, Baron Black of Crossharbour, KCSG (born August 25, 1944), is a... moreAugust Schellenberg
Dec. at 77 (1936-2013)Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
August Werner Schellenberg (July 25, 1936 – August 15, 2013) was a Canadian-born actor. He was... more
